Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurs
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Meanwhile, former volleyball star Tess craves reviving an on-hold career and pursues a job as a coach and even wades into the dating pool.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Members pay a monthly fee and serve as virtual co-producers on every project, and also are given a say on which projects the studio pursues.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Dec. 2025
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Several speakers said their concern was less about state law itself and more about communication, questioning whether parents would be informed when their child seeks services.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The exodus rattled investors as the startup seeks funding at a $50 billion valuation with little revenue and only one product, The Information reported.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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While some staples are offered repeatedly, the program accepts proposals for new presentations for each of its three cycles — fall, spring and summer.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The downstream consequences of the advisory committee’s decision cannot be ignored; adding public healthcare coverage for anyone who contracts such diseases will be necessary, since more cases of these diseases are certain to occur.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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An adult who contracts hepatitis B has a 95% chance of clearing the virus.—
Jake Scott,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Australian Geographic reports that the bird catches prey midair during hunting.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite these close ties, the identity of the murderer catches her completely by surprise.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The organization also welcomes volunteers who want to help at events.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year welcomes her first novel, a story of girl teenagedom and yearning, and an older male professor that takes up the centrality of the protagonist’s obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Dabis embraces the conventions of melodrama with sombre grace.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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And in a rare moment of humility and sincerity, Marty embraces and praises his opponent and wishes him well at the world championships.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Incurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurs. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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